Mrs Frugal Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Anyone heard the news about Top Gear/Brainiac's Richard Hammond? He's been seriously injured in a jet car crash. I think he's lovely - hope he's on the mend soon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/5365676.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just heard the news via another forum - fingers crossed that he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Oh we like him, will tell mikey Hope is ok and send lots of positive thoughts his way. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Oh no, I watched his tea-time show with Mel Geidroych (or something like that) a while back and thought then that he seemed like a really likeable chap. I do hope that he makes a rapid and full recovery. What a worry for his family too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Get well hamster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Seems like a really nice guy, hope he makes a full recovery karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Get well soon Hamster You have lots of fans in our house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Same here. We all think he's great, especially the boys. Ollie's gutted that he's so poorly and keeps asking me to find out the latest update on his condition. We're all hoping he's on the mend soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Something I didn't know about The Hamster is that he's a chicken keeper!Did anyone else know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Harry was the same Kate, he even had the news on this morning He is such a lovely man that it comes as no suprise he keeps chickens, aren't all us chicken keepers lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I saw it in the paper too - sounds horrific There was a lovely photo of him with the family - he has two beautiful girls. Positive vibes from here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Found out on the morning news Keeping everything crossed for him to make a full recovery. A really lovely guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 We are big fans here too - although of Brainiac rather than Top Gear. He always seems such a nice chap,& is a great presenter for children to watch too. To be honest,I think he is quite cute - a Pocket Rocket We all really hope he makes a rapid recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 poor hammond i love top gear and i hope he gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Something I didn't know about The Hamster is that he's a chicken keeper!Did anyone else know that? Not only did I not know that he kept chickens I didn't even know that he was known as the hamster , I did wonder what Martin was on about with his "get well hamster" response . Now it all makes sense.... sorry for doubting you Martin The news that I heard on the radio today seemed a little more optimistic, but it sounds like a horrific accident. I do hope that he makes a good recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I had to go to fetch Ollie home from school this afternoon because he'd trapped his fingers in the hinge of a door when it blew closed and they're badly bruised. Do you know what his first words were to me when he came out of the medical room? "How's The Hamster?"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Oh poor Ollie. Is he OK Kate? Bless him for worrying about someone else when he was in pain himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes, he's fine thanks Kate. Fingers are rather bruised and a bit puffed up but he can move them so I don't think they're broken. First thing we had to do when he got home was put the TV on and see if there was any news about Richard Hammond on Sky then trawl the internet news sites for the latest information on his condition! Ollie adores Brainiac and both he and LSH sit with tears of laughter running down their cheeks through Top Gear. I hope he's on the mend soon and back on our screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I hope he's on the mend soon and back on our screens. Yes me too! I think he is fab! Esp when him & James race across country on trains and boats when Jeremy is in a car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I absolutely love Top Gear because the presenters really gel together well and they are so funny! I wouldn't know a Skoda from a Rolls Royce (actually that is a fib, one is much bigger than the other!), but try to watch every episode because they make me laugh so much Fingers crossed he makes a thorough recovery from this awful accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just heard on the news that he is said to have recieved significant brain damage As someone with some experience of head injury & brain damage,I know that to make this statement this early,while there is still swelling,is quite unusual. Lets hope that the damage is not as bad as they fear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 They are saying that they are hopeful that he'll still make a good recovery but are avoiding the use of the word "full". Bless him. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 If anyone is interested, there's a fund raising page at http://www.justgiving.com/PHRichardHammond?page=1#donationtable to raise money for the Air Ambulance that took Hampster to hospital after the accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 The news does sound a little more positive, Jeremy Clarkson made him smile yesterday by criticising his driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
